Us Open NY, U.S.A. Hard Grand Slam Round of 128

Roman Andres Burruchaga vs Karen Khachanov: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Roman Andres Burruchaga

Rank: #59
32%
VS

Karen Khachanov

Rank: #49
68%
Expected Total Games: 36.2
Predicted Winner: Karen Khachanov

Why the Model Favors Karen Khachanov

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Recent record by level +8.7 Karen Khachanov
Surface fit +4.7 Karen Khachanov
Recent form +4.4 Roman Andres Burruchaga
Serve & return game +4.3 Karen Khachanov
Overall strength +3.8 Karen Khachanov

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 68% for Karen Khachanov. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Roman Andres Burruchaga

Form Index: 32.1
ELO Rating: 1576.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1653.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.0
Clay: 22.3
Grass: 7.4
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 92.6

Karen Khachanov

Form Index: 30.0
ELO Rating: 1609.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1649.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 17.6
Clay: 26.2
Grass: 30.1
Serve Rating: 96.3
Return Rating: 87.2

Recent Matches

Roman Andres Burruchaga

Karen Khachanov

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Roman Andres Burruchaga
vs
1
Karen Khachanov
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the 2026 US Open in New York, first round hard court action sees Roman Andres Burruchaga take on Karen Khachanov in the round of 128. The model favors Khachanov to win, with a 68.04% probability for Khachanov and a 31.96% probability for Burruchaga. The match is expected to produce about 36.23 games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Khachanov comes mainly from recent record by level and surface fit, with additional weight from serve and return metrics and overall strength. Khachanov’s higher Elo and slightly better surface strength give him the baseline advantage. Khachanov is ranked 49 with an Elo of 1609.16, a surface strength index of 17.59, a mean serve index of 96.28, and a mean return index of 87.16. Burruchaga is ranked 59 with an Elo of 1576.34, a surface strength index of 6.04, a mean serve index of 95.27, and a mean return index of 92.57. Both players arrive with zero minutes of tournament fatigue. The mean return index gap is notable, with Burruchaga ahead by about 5.4 points, which helps explain the model nudging some probability toward Burruchaga on recent form. Recent form on paper is weak for both. Burruchaga has three straight losses, all coming as 3 set matches in Cincinnati, Toronto, and a clay outing in Estoril. Khachanov also comes in with three defeats, including a three set loss in Cincinnati and straight set losses in Toronto and Los Cabos. The model weights Khachanov’s results at comparable levels more heavily, accounting for the largest single factor in the prediction. Serve and return balance slightly favors Khachanov overall, while Burruchaga’s better return index is the most interesting matchup wrinkle.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 36.2 Most likely outcome: 34 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Roman Andres Burruchaga - Karen Khachanov) -1.8 Most likely spread: -2 (Karen Khachanov wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. Positive values indicate Roman Andres Burruchaga winning more games, negative values indicate Karen Khachanov winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this hard court match is 14.49 total, split roughly 6.59 aces for Burruchaga and 7.96 for Khachanov. The predicted aces reflect the medium paced hard surface that rewards both big servers and strong returners. The double faults prediction sits at an expected total of 8.18, with 4.56 attributed to Burruchaga and 3.62 to Khachanov. Neither player shows a dramatically higher serve rating, so the per player ace projections remain fairly close.
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Expected Total Aces 14.5 Most likely: 12 aces Per player: Roman Andres Burruchaga 6.6 + Karen Khachanov 8.0
Expected Total Double Faults 8.2 Most likely: 7 double faults Per player: Roman Andres Burruchaga 4.6 + Karen Khachanov 3.6

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Roman Andres Burruchaga

Expected 6.6 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Roman Andres Burruchaga serves in this match.
Karen Khachanov

Expected 8.0 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Karen Khachanov serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Roman Andres Burruchaga versus Karen Khachanov. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

Roman Andres Burruchaga

Expected 4.6 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Roman Andres Burruchaga serves in this match.
Karen Khachanov

Expected 3.6 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Karen Khachanov serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

34.8% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Roman Andres Burruchaga's perspective)

0-3 Most likely set score (31.9%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Roman Andres Burruchaga's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Khachanov’s edge is driven most by his superior recent record at comparable tournament levels. Watch Burruchaga’s return game closely, as his stronger return index is the clearest path to forcing upsets on a surface that offers balanced reward for servers and returners.

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